Vinny Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Vinny Name at a Glance

Name	Vinny
Meaning	Diminutive of Lavinia: In classical mythology, Lavinia was the daughter of King Latinus and the wife of Trojan hero Aeneas, who named the city Lavinium in her honour.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Vinny Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Vinny means “Diminutive of Lavinia: In classical mythology, Lavinia was the daughter of King Latinus and the wife of Trojan hero Aeneas, who named the city Lavinium in her honour”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Vinny Name Origin

Our database records Vinny under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Vinny a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Vinny is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Vinny

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